About Us
Who We Are
Micratena is a Mexican non-profit organization that aims to promote and take action on human and native insect well-being, encouraging human care for insects and recognize insects as essential elements for our future survival.
Mission & Vision
Develop a culture of personal and collective responsibility for the sustainable use and conservation of native insects, leading to biodiversity protection, preserving the legacy of indigenous communities and contributing to climate change mitigation.
Approach
Achieve successful native insect conservation and sustainable use through community-based initiatives that rely on scientific expertise, accesible education, and collaborative partnerships with policymakers, land managers and supporters, all while promoting gender equity.
Ethics
Micratena’s mission will be directed by a set of core values that include respect, integrity, inclusivity, gender equity, collaboration, professionalism, innovation, and impact, which can help the organization gain the trust, recognition and backing of its stakeholders.
Leadership Team
Biol. Anais Landeta Escamilla
Welcome to the corner of the insect world! For over three decades Anais has been driven by a fascination with insects and arachnids, leading a journey from a Biology major to the heart of agriculture. This journey began with enriching experiences in the coffee fields of México, where Anais realized the profound impact insects have on food production and the widespread lack of understanding surrounding their importance.
Anais adventures have spanned México and the USA working in diverse fields involving insects. Through these experiences Anais has developed a deep appreciation for the essential role that insect populations play in sustaining ecosystems and human livelihoods.
Join Anais in exploring the fascinating world of insects and agriculture, uncovering their intricate relationship and the secrets to a more sustainable future.
Research contributions:
1. Evaluation of field resistance in field-collected mosquito Culex quinquefasciatus Say through quantification of ULV permethrin/PBO formulation in field bioassays. Pest Management Science. 2023.
2. Male irradiation affects female remating behavior in Anastrepha serpentina (Diptera: Tephritidae). Journal of Insect Biology. Vol. 85. 2016.
Biol. Jose Ricardo Barradas Barradas
He is a distinguished professional in biological sciences and law. He obtained a PhD in Neuroethology in 2022. Additionally, he completed a Bachelor´s degree Law from IUV, showcasing his intellectual versatility.
Ricardo has made a significant contributions to the scientific community, publishing three scientific articles. Since 2019, he has been a collaborator with the consolidated academic body for Environmental Quality and is an active member of the Society for Neuroscience and the Crustacean Society.
Currently, Ricardo is a faculty member at Universidad Veracruzana in Xalapa, where he is involved in research on terrestrial and aquatic crustaceans. His dedication extends to community involvement through civil associations. Alongside his academic and research endeavors, he has practical experience in agricultural and aquaculture production, integrating scientific theory with practical applications in the primary sector.
Research contributions:
1. Estructura ocular de Callinectes sapidus. Biológico Agropecuario. Tuxpan. Vol. 11. Num 2. 2023.
2. Ocular Structure of the ghost crabs Ocypode quadrate. International Journal of Biological and Natural Sciences. 2022.
3. Identification of cross-reactive markers to strengthen the development of immunodiagnostic methods for angiostrongyliasis and other parasitic infections. Volume 218, 2020.
